[kellynla]

Coop, to the contrary. We, who were in the Corps, never said there is no such thing as an "ex-Marine." Anyone who was given a dishonorable discharge is considered an "ex-Marine." I would certainly have to look into the records of Barbanti to see his background. Remember, just because someone claims to have been in the Marine Corps does not make it factual. And of course we all know there are those who were in the Corps who betrayed it by their actions during and after their service. Ex: Lee Harvey Oswald and more recently the former Marine who was a WMD inspector bought off by Saddam Hussein's relative to make a motion picture. Can't recall his name presently but he claims that there are no WMD in Iraq. And of course we know better.
The Marine Corps is made up of human beings and no organization in history has not had those who have not shamed it by their actions. But for over two hundred years I don't think there is any organization who has proven itself in and out of combat to be better than the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fi

[Coop]

Scott Ritter - definitely another fine example of an ex-Marine.

[clamper1797]

I don't think there is any organization who has proven itself in and out of combat to be better than the United States Marine Corps

You got that right

Vietnam 72-73 USN

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